Speed bumps could be removed from roads as part of a government plan to tackle air pollution.

The humps, oft dubbed “sleeping policemen”, have never been far from controversy with drivers blaming them for ruining suspension on their vehicles and slowing down emergency crews.

However, councils are now been urged to consider getting rid of them with environment secretary Michael Gove asking town halls to think about “improving road layouts and junctions to optimise traffic flow, for example by considering removal of road humps”.

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The idea was backed by Howard Cox, of pressure group FairFuel UK, who said their supporters would be "thrilled" speed bumps and pinch points could be a thing of the past for drivers, the Mail reports .

Although he said town halls would not be held accountable for their costly installation and the congestion they've caused, increasing local emissions.

However, the idea has been met with criticism from road safety campaigners who insist they have been saving life for decades.

Head of road safety at the Royal Society of the Prevention of Accidents Kevin Clinton said the removal of speed bumps would create more of a risk to road users.